CHESTERLAND NEWS VOLUME 49 No. 19
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
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Trustees Eye Cost Reductions To Meet Cuts in State Funding A major decision facing the BY GWEN COOPER board in the next few months is EDITOR@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM
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Visiting Judge John Lohn questioned how Judge Tim Grendell could issue two orders in the Chester Township Park District case without conducting a hearing.
Visiting Judge Questions Grendell’s Actions in Chester Case Master Commissioner Finds No Wrong Doing BY JOHN KARLOVEC EDITOR@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM
A visiting probate court judge halted an investigation into Chester Township Trustees’ decision not to sign a revised management agreement for the township’s Parkside Park. Citing an April 2016 Ohio Supreme Court decision Geauga County Probate Court Judge Tim Grendell said gives him broad powers over park districts, he issued two judgment entries — on Sept. 16 See Grendell w Page 4
In their Jan. 5 organizational meeting, Chester Township Trustees chose Bud Kinney to ser ve as chairman and Ken Radtke as vice chairman. Trustee Mike Petruziello is the outgoing chairman as the title is rotated on an annual basis.
the allocation of 2-mills of discretionary tax money that historically had been used to partially fund the road department. “Without adding another levy, we will have to move this money to the general fund or the general fund will run out of money by 2018,” Kinney said.
He explained the projected shortfall is due to state cuts in returning tax revenue to local government and in the elimination of inheritance taxes. He added the average amount of inside, or discretionary millage, that other townships allocate to their road departments has been 1.4 mills. See Funding w Page 6
Soccer Legend Joins Rival BY BRIAN LAVRICH SPORTS@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM
It’s not often that an athletic director finds out the all-time winningest coach in boys soccer history in the state of Ohio is interested in taking over your program. But West Geauga’s Joe Leonette found himself in that position this past week. West G is set to hire Mario Gerhardt, 76, as its new boys soccer coach barring school board approval. Gerhardt comes to West G after coaching at rival Chagrin Falls for the past 47 years. Gerhardt started the boys program at Chagrin Falls back in 1970. “I knew about the West G job,” Gerhardt said. “I didn’t give it any thought at the time. Then we had the New Year and I started to think again. “At the time, I emailed Brian (Murphy) to see if the job was still open and he said he wasn’t sure.”
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After 47 years coaching the Chagrin Falls Tigers, head soccer coach Mario Gerhardt will become the new boys varsity coach at rival West Geauga.
Murphy was the Wolverines coach this past fall, but decided to step down at least temporarily. “He called the AD and said no
decision had been made yet,” Gerhardt said. “I told him I might be interested. The AD called me See Soccer w Page 8
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Cardinal PT Celebrates Five Years Story on Page 10
Local Author Launches New Fantasy Fiction Series BY ROSE NEMUNAITIS EDITOR@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM The youngest of six kids, Brian McClellan cultivated his love of reading and literary imagination wandering the shelves of Chardon Public Library, where his mom volunteered every week. Now a highly acclaimed fantasy author, the West Geauga High School alumnus continues to intrigue readers with his own brands of magic and action. “I write to entertain and I hope when my readers finish my books that they come away with a sense of wonder and satisfaction, just as they would from seeing the latest blockbuster movie,” Brian said. “I want to give them somewhere else to live for 15 or 20 hours, where
they can experience the highs and lows of lives very unlike their own.” “Sins of the Empire,” the first book in the new Powder Mage McClellan Series, is set for release on March 17, and can be pre-ordered along with signed copies on Brian’s website. “My new series takes place in my acclaimed Powder Mage Universe,” he said. “It’s both an introduction to the world for new readers and a familiar place for old fans.” He added, “It occurs in a world not unlike our own early, post-colonial United States, but that contains elements of the fantastic like
sorcerers, gods and magic.” The author’s other books include “Promise of Blood,” “Crimson Campaign,” “ The
Autumn Republic,” “Forsworn,” “Servant of the Crown,” “Murder at the Kinnen Hotel,” “In the Field Marshal’s Shadow” and “Ghosts of the Tristan Basin.” Brian grew up on several acres in Chester Township, surrounded by big maple trees and a sledding hill leading down into a big ravine and a creek for exploring. His parents encouraged his writing and after graduating in 2004 from West Geauga High School, he went on to major in English with an emphasis on creative writing at Brigham Young University, where he met his wife, Michele, in an English class. The couple lives on the side of a mountain in Pleasant Grove, See Author w Page 9
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Chesterland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a scavenger hunt to benefit the Geauga County Dog Shelter. Participate in the scavenger hunt now through Feb. 13. Visit any of the 14 sponsor locations to drop off much needed items for the shelter; call the office for participating sponsors, 440-729-7297. Complete the scavenger hunt and receive a free entry for the grand prize.
Feb. 3, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Geauga Growth Partnership, Kent State University at Geauga and Leadership Geauga will present “Geauga: State of the County� at the next Geauga Economic Leadership breakfast taking place at Kent State Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton. A distinguished panel will provide information on the state of various aspects of Geauga County, operations, what is new, what are the issues and opportunities. Audience questions will then follow. Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
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Herb Society Meets Jan. 27, 12:30 p.m. The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Librar y at for refreshments, meeting and program on horticultural therapy. The group tends to the herb gardens at the library, holds a plant sale in May and learns from each other about gardening and herbs and flowers. To learn more about CVHS, visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org. To attend a meeting, RSVP to chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.
WhirlyBall Night Jan. 27, 7-10 p.m. West Geauga Educational Foundation is sponsoring a family fundraiser at WhirlyBall Cleveland, 5055 Richmond Road in Bedford Heights. Cost is $35 per person and includes food, soft drinks and games. Make checks payable to WGEF and mail to Linda Todaro, 12578 Hovey Drive, Chesterland, OH 44026. The event is open to the public.
Protect Geauga Parks Jan. 28, 1:30-3 p.m. Join for a Protect Geauga Parks Sound Off at Old Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road in Russell Township. Come out to express one’s opinions and concerns, ask questions and find a way to let one’s voice be heard. The discussion will be facilitated to allow time for all who want to make a comment. There will also be cards available to write comments. For information, call Kathy Hanratty at 440477-5468.
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Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m. Mark Colella will be the guest speaker at the NAMI Geauga County educational speaker meeting at Notre Dame Educational Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon. He will present “My 22 year-long learning experience with bipolar ‘disorder’ and how I’ve excelled in spite of it.� A comedian and peer supporter for almost nine years, he will discuss how his out of control manic episodes felt like a spiritual journey. Call 440-286-6264 to RSVP. Light refreshments will be served.
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Feb. 3, 5-7:30 p.m. The Geauga County Women’s Republican Club will host their annual all-you-can eat spaghetti and meatball dinner at Munson Town Hall, 12200 Auburn Road. Cost is $12 for adults and free for children. For reservations, call Sue Stevenson at 440-487-2181.
GCRTA Luncheon Feb. 7 The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen Restaurant, 14743 N. State St. in Middlefield. Gathering time is 11 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and roast beef and turkey lunch at noon. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a free lunch raffle. A.C. McMillion, deputy director of planning for the Geauga County Department of Emergency Services, will present “Are You Prepared for an Emergency?� To make a reservation, write a check for $18.63 to GCRTA and mail to Judy Miller, 17130 Kinsman Road, Middlefield, OH 44062, or call 440-487-4324. Included in the reservation price is a $1 donation to the Grant-in-aid program. Reservations must be made by Jan. 30. Tom Stalzer will be collecting donations of canned goods and paper products for the Geauga Hunger Task Force. Those needing a ride should call Geauga Transit, 440-285-2222 ext. 5160 a week in advance.
Geriatric Pet Workshop Feb. 12, 1-4 p.m. Cold Nose Companions Dog Training is bringing veterinarian Linda Mitchell to speak to pet owners and professionals on providing proactive and responsive care for their geriatric dogs and cats at its facility located at 12531 GAR Highway in Chardon. During “Arthritis and Beyond: Caring for Your Geriatric Pet,� Dr. Mitchell will discuss the physical needs of aging dogs and cats, how to avoid or delay the onset of age-related ailments, how to work with veterinarians to identify early indications of ailments and provide an overview of current available treatment options. Cost is $50 per person. For more information or to register, call 855-286-3647 or visit coldnosecompanions.com.
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Geauga County has been experiencing an increase in the needs of families and children in the past several years. This has caused the demand for certified foster and adoptive parents to increase as well. There are many families in crisis in the county neighborhoods that require the supportive services of Geauga County Job and Family Services. Children need a nurturing family that can provide them with stability, love and guidance while their own family works on making
positive changes, so they can be reunified. Consider becoming a foster and/or adoptive family for those Geauga County children who need support. The agency will walk volunteers through the process of becoming certified, providing support along the way. There will be a public information meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 7 at Geauga County Job and Family Services 12480 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. Call Jodi Miller at 440-285-1125 or email her at jodi.miller01@jfs.ohio.gov to R.S.V.P. or to schedule a private information session.
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Veterans VA Burial Benefits Seminar Planned for Jan. 31 SUBMITTED DeJohn Funeral Homes and Crematory will host a free Veterans VA Burial Benefits Seminar on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at the DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center, 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Guest speaker Matt Deliberato, accredited VA attorney, will talk about what veterans and their spouses are entitled to by VA in national and private cemeteries, new changes to veterans burial benefits, review
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So What Now? When Governor Kasich first ran for office, he campaigned on cutting taxes to create jobs and boost Ohio's economy. And so, he and the Republican legislature have done that. They cut income taxes, which mostly benefited the wealthy from whom they get their biggest campaign contributions. They totally eliminated the estate tax, which again benefited the wealthy. To offset these tax reductions they increased the sales tax 1/2 percent, which affects all of us, and increased the cigarette tax, which affects those dumb enough to smoke. They also took back the local government funds (totaling $8 billion), so now our local governments and schools have to put road, fire, police and school levies on the ballot to make up for these lost funds. It seems to me like the wealthy got the real tax cuts and we get to pay more. Now the governor says Ohio may be going into a recession due to a drop in income tax collections. My question is why? All those tax cuts were supposed to create jobs and boost Ohio's economy. Looks like their plan isn't working. They have already increased our "non-income" taxes. So what now? Rosemary Balazs Chester Township
What Will it Take? As I read newspaper articles and ask residents "What will it take" to become aware of the decisions being made by Chester Trustees Trustees over the past year have expressed they need more money to operate or will need additional levies or cut programs that serve us. Mr. Radtke was quoted in the newspaper, "We have to find $350,000 to $ 400,000 in revenues for general fund to remain solvent.” I can mention a few and you decide for yourself if they are beneficial to the taxpayers or maybe just personal agenda. 1. Over $100,000 spent on legal fees against Judge Grendell. What did it achieve? Nothing! 2. Not entering into a contract with the Township Park Board. The members served for free. Who will manage the park now or do the work? 3. Trustees are considering eliminating Clean-Up Days that cost $24,000. Those dollars would have paid for five years of CleanUp Days. 4. Trustees Radtke and Petruziello are in favor of an Electronic Town Hall sign that is projected to cost of over $30,000 — a total waste of our tax dollars and future costs to maintain. Don't you think it would make more sense to use this money smarter? So, what it will take for residents to express their opinion to the Board of Trustees about the use of our tax dollars? Maria Wolanin Winchester Valley Drive
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Signage Should Comply with Zoning In Chester Township’s Board of Trustees newsletters and minutes, I read that they are still discussing the monument signage for the front of the Town Hall. It’s been two years since I first wrote about this issue and over three years since the sign has been sitting on the ground. You might ask yourself “why” would choosing a sign take this long? The explanation is that Trustee Mike Petruziello is in favor of a free standing digital, lighted, moving letter sign (more expensive and requires computer maintenance) and Trustee Bud Kinney is in favor of an illuminated sign without lighted or moving letters (less expensive and does not require computer maintenance. Trustee Ken Radtke will be the deciding vote. Why do I object? This type of signage violates our own Zoning Resolution and is not a permitted use. Townships are not required to abide by their own zoning resolutions, but it should set an example with township-owned property whenever possible. I object to this expenditure based on the trustees saying additional operational funds are needed, i.e., the recent additional road levy and permanent police and fire levies that passed, that it would be prudent not to waste tax dollars on an electronic sign when a less costly one that still serves the public is available. If a commercial property owner wanted this type of sign, they would be denied. If they wanted to pursue the application for a variance, they would be required to pay a fee to appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals without any assurance it would be approved. To require commercial property owners or churches to live by Chester’s zoning law, while the township trustees do not, is arrogance and could set precedent that could be legally hard to deny and defend. It could result with lighted signs down Mayfield Road, like other communities to the north and west of us. One solution is the Board of Trustees has the option of initiating a zoning resolution to change the zoning. This would require public hearings and public input. I suggest that Mr. Radtke, when making his decision — that is neither an emergency, a necessity nor a hardship — consider voting for a monument sign that meets our zoning and not impose future costs to the taxpayer with a lighted, digital sign that will cer t ainly need maintenance and replacement. It would be a better use of our tax dollar. Residents can express their opinion on this matter by calling the Town Hall at 440729-7058 or trustees on their taxpayer-paid cellphones: Mr. Radtke, 440-488-7471; Mr. Petruziello, 440-478-8293 and Mr. Kinney, 440-477-3509. Pat Mula Chester Township
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Support the Falcons? Get a Free Pizza if They Win The Big Game is almost here and Bada Bing Pizza owner Bob Piecenski couldn’t be more excited. In Las Vegas, there will be plenty of action on the contest between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons so Piecenski figured he should get in on the fun too. Piecenski guarantees the Patriots will defeat the Falcons in the Big Game. The Patriots exemplify a dogged pursuit of perfection on the field just as Bada Bing does in the kitchen when making its perfect pizza. Piecenski is so confident that the Patriots will be champions, just like Bada Bing, that he will put his pizza where his mouth his. Come in and place an order at Bada Bing before the Big Game and tell
Bob you pick the Falcons. Should Atlanta pull the upset, you will receive a free, sixcut cheese pizza if you come back in from Feb. 6-8. Feel free to place an order early as well. Once the day of the Super Bowl comes, the wait for an order can be quite long, even if ordered earlier in the day. And who wants to wait for Bada Bing Pizza? Placing an early order assures getting your super pizza with a super deal right on time for the Super Bowl. If any nonprofit group is interested in setting up a donation day, contact Piecenski at 440-729-9300. Bada Bing is located at 12617 Chillicothe Rd. in the Drug Mart plaza and can also be reached at badabingchester.com or followed on Twitter @BadaBingChester.
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Grendell from page 1 and Sept. 22 — instructing previouslyappointed Master Commis-sioner Mary Jane Trapp to investigate whether trustees broke any laws in voting, 2-1, Aug. 18 not to enter into a new agreement with the township park board and to terminate a current management agreement. Grendell questioned whether trustees Ken Radtke and Mike Petruziello refused to sign the agreement because the Ohio Supreme Court had denied a township request to prohibit him from issuing a Nov. 26, 2014, order directing trustees and park commissioners, among other things, to negotiate a new management agreement. The high court ruled the township had a right to appeal the order to the 11th District Court of Appeals and, therefore, denied prohibition. In November, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor appointed retired Medina County Probate Court Judge John Lohn to hear and review Trapp’s report after Radtke filed an affidavit asking O’Conner to remove Grendell from the case because of perceived bias, prejudice and partiality. Grendell eventually agreed to step down from the case. On Jan. 6, Lohn held a 90-minute hearing to review Trapp’s interim findings, which she filed with the court in a 22-page report on Jan. 4. “I have never seen a judgment entry quite like this,� Lohn told Trapp, referring to Grendell’s September entries. “Nor have I,� Trapp said. “I don’t see any findings of fact,� said Lohn. “What is listed in each of those directives to you presupposes certain facts.� For example, Lohn said Trapp was directed to investigate whether trustees committed fraud on the probate court by preparing a revised management agreement, submitting it to the park district for approval
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Master Commissioner Mary Jane Trapp discusses her findings during a Jan. 6 hearing. Seated right (l to r) are Chardon attorney James Gillette and Chester Township Park District Commissioners Joe Weiss and Clay Lawrence. Seat left (l to r) are Geauga County Assistant Prosecutor Bridey Matheney and attorney Frank Scialdone. Not pictured in Chester Township Trustee Ken Radtke.
and then voting not to sign it. “That information must have come, I don’t know if it’s true or not, but it must have come from the judge somewhere,� Lohn said. “I would assume it came from a court hearing.� But it didn’t. Both Trapp and Geauga County Assistant Prosecutor Bridey Matheney told Lohn trustees had not yet voted as of Aug. 9, the date of the last hearing Grendell held in the case. “So how could the judge include that predicate information if he’d never heard the information? I mean, he hadn’t heard it in the courtroom,� asked Lohn. “We can assume two things. We can assume either that that information came to the court by way of a filing, but it didn’t because I looked at the file and I didn’t see it,� he said. “Or, we can assume that the underlying facts, which caused the court to issue this (September) order, were not adjudicated by the judge. It must have come to
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Trapp told Lohn he articulated her concerns with the assignment, explaining that is why she did not address questions regarding contempt, retaliation and deprivation of civil rights in her interim report. “I’m not going to let you address those issues,� Lohn said. “I want you to suspend all activities until further notice.� The judge also noted Trapp had a mandatory duty as a master commissioner to take sworn testimony. To date, however, Trapp admitted she has never taken any sworn testimony in the case. Trapp then reviewed with Lohn her interim findings. Did trustees interfere with the operation or purpose of the park district by rejecting the revised management agreement? “No,� Trapp said. Did trustees’ actions or inactions with respect to the revised management agreement violate Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1545? “No,� Trapp said. Did trustees’ actions or inactions with respect to the revised management agreement violate the 1984 probate court order creating the Chester Township Park District? Trapp gave a qualified yes. “Simply either taking an action not to accept the revised park agreement or their inaction concerning that revised park agreement has, in my opinion, no affect on Judge Lavrich’s original order,� she said. “But the termination of the existing park agreement has had the affect of interfering with the operation of the park (district).� Added Trapp, “If we were looking at the operation of the park district and the protection of the park district, I believe I had a duty to bring it to the court’s attention that terminating the agreement, and the affect of terminating the agreement, because of the way it’s perceived by, particularly, the park district board of commissioners, could have a negative affect and negatively impact the park district’s operation until this whole issue is resolved.� That question is going to be answered by the court of appeals, Lohn said. Trapp also said she found no evidence trustees or legal counsel committed fraud or perpetuated fraud on the probate court in rejecting the agreement, nor did she find evidence Radtke intimidated the current park commissioners to resign, thereby interfering with the operation of the park district. While Lohn said he recognized Trapp’s concerns about the ongoing operations of the park district, he said his powers were limited and did not extend to addressing those concerns. “I will say that, if I were a township trustee and a probate judge issues orders that say maybe I violated somebody’s civil rights, maybe I’m going to be charged with a felony, maybe I’m going to be in contempt of court, I would be very intimidated and afraid to do very much with the parks,� he added. Lohn took the matter under advisement and said he would issue a ruling.
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Anyone Can be the Victim of Scams, Police Chief Warns Crooks Are Getting More Creative Using Technology BY DIANE RYDER EDITOR@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM Anyone, regardless of age or education level, can become the victim of scammers, especially as the crooks get more creative with technology they use to take your money, Chester Police Chief Mark Purchase told a group of seniors Jan. 13. Even he was scammed once, he admitted. “People keep doing this because it’s working. Somebody is giving them money,� Purchase told about 60 people at the West Geauga Senior Center. Being alert, wary and following your instincts are helpful, but thieves are getting better at fooling people, he said. “They put a lot of work and effort into this. Can you imagine what they could accomplish with a real job?� the chief said to the group. But the scammers are encouraged by even small successes and are constantly moving around and changing their tactics, he added. The more recent “IRS scam� involves a very official-sounding voice on the telephone who informs the person they owe money to the Internal Revenue Service and are subject to immediate arrest unless they give the caller a credit card number over the phone, Purchase said. “A month ago, a 23-year-old man came into the police station telling us he was on the phone with the IRS on his cell as he walked in,� Purchase said. “They were asking for his credit card number.� Purchase said he took the phone from the frightened young man and played along with the scammer by pretending to be a real IRS agent. “I thanked him for his help and said I was trying to get him to pay,� Purchase said. “I asked for his badge number. The call w as from somewhere in t he Caribbean and the caller gave me some numbers that were obviously made up. I told him so and he started swearing at me and hung up. “ Purchase said scammers can use any variety of telephone numbers to make it appear to be a local call on the homeowner’s caller ID. “I recently got one from Utah and I don’t know anybody in Utah,� the chief said. “With caller ID, if the number is not one you know, don’t answer. If it’s important, they will leave a message. Sometimes it looks like it
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Chester Police Chief Mark Purchase warns seniors at the West Geauga Senior Center about current scams.
may be coming from someone local. Just remember, if it’s important they will leave a message.� Asking the caller to remove your name and number does no good because the scammer will use a different number next time, he said. Telling the person they have won a free vacation or a lottery or some other prize is also a scam, Purchase said. “I can’t tell you how many three-day vacations to Orlando I’ve been told I’ve won over the years,� he said with a laugh. Door-to-door scams include selling meat or cleaning supplies off the back of a truck. Purchase said the scammers avoid getting a permit and move quickly from area to area so they are gone before police arrive. Sometimes people will use an excuse when they knock on a door and are looking for a house with no one home to rob. “Your generation was taught to be trusting and polite,� Purchase said. “But you don’t have to open your door and you don’t have to be nice to these people.� When in doubt, call the police, he added. Never follow phone instructions to “press one� during a scam call even it if is supposedly to “opt out� of receiving more calls, because doing so may connect your phone to the scammers’ computer. “The biggest one is the grandparent
scam,â€? Purchase said. A call will come in during the middle of the night and will not sound clear. A young voice will claim to be a grandchild, often overseas, in jail or some kind of trouble. They ask the “grandparentâ€? not to tell the parents, but to give the caller a credit card number to pay their fine. “The moment you give them the credit card number, your money’s gone,â€? Purchase said. Instead, call the parents or the grandchild on another line and check the story, he said. Purchase listed many ways to safeguard your information and money: • Guard your credit cards with special wallets to prevent someone from getting the numbers by using concealed reader machines as they brush against you or stand near you in a line. • Go through your credit card statements every month to determine whether all t he transactions are legitimate. Scammers sometimes charge small amounts on someone’s credit card to see if they are paying attention. If they aren’t caught, they will use the number for big purchases. • Never share your Social Security information unless it is in person at the bank or doctor’s office, and always be skeptical when anyone asks for it. • If someone poses as a utility official and calls you about an overdue bill, hang up and call the company directly. Most companies will send you notices by registered mail. Always verify bills by contacting the company directly. • Never follow anyone’s directions to wire money, send gift cards or buy money orders. Those are scammers.
• Never send anyone money to pay the taxes on prize money you have been told you have won. • If sounds too good to be true, it is. • Never believe someone who tells you that you have won a lottery or other contest if you did not purchase a ticket or enter the contest. • Be wary and suspicious of anyone offering you something for nothing. • Buy a shredder and shred all bills, records or anything containing financial information. Scammers go through peoples’ trash looking for financial numbers. • If something seems suspicious, do not hesitate to call the police. • On the Internet, never click a link unless you are sure of its source. Delete the message. • Set your social media on the highest privacy settings. Scammers get much information from social media pages. • Never respond to an email unless you are completely sure of its source. • Don’t assume that ever y bill you receive is legitimate. Verify it with the company. • Never give credit card information to anyone unless you initiated the call. • Assume nothing. Question everything. Purchase said no one is safe from scams. Even police chiefs can be victims. “I once sold an item on eBay several years ago,â€? the chief recalled. “I got an official looking email that had a link and when I clicked it, I realized I had been scammed. So I immediately went offline and unplugged my computer. Luckily, nothing bad happened.â€? “Just remember to question everything,â€? Purchase said. “And if anything questionable happens, call us.â€?
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Historically, the general fund has provided extra funding to the road department. That trend cannot continue, Kinney said. Kinney said one budget cut the township could consider is the expense of the annual clean up day and senior clean up days, which cost about $24,000 in 2016. “Most of that was for the senior clean up day, which was expanded to four days last year,� Kinney said. “In addition to the cost, it took a full work week from our road crew in the spring when we most need them doing repairs. Maybe we can do it as a drop off, only, rather than as a pick up.� Kinney will serve as the 2017 liaison for the road department. The trustee representative for the police department is Petruziello, and the representative for the fire department is Ken Radtke. Radtke will also serve as the liaison to the zoning inspector, board of zoning appeals and zoning commission.
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Radtke said other alternatives include a combination of cutting costs and reducing the allocation to the road department. “We have to find $350,000 to $400,000 in revenues and or cost reductions for the general fund to remain solvent,� Radtke said. The annual road department budget is about $2 million and annual administrative expenditures from the general fund total $750,000 to $800,000, said Fiscal Officer Craig Richter. He noted the current carryover in the general fund is about $800,000. “In 2015, in addition to the inside 2-mills that went to the road department, the trustees allocated an extra $494,000 to the road department,� Richter said.
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West Geauga Kiwanis Students of the Month at West Geauga Middle School are (l to r) Anthony Formicelli for October, Kenneth Kirk for December and Esmeralda Lujan for November.
West Geauga Kiwanis Honors Students of the Month SUBMITTED At the Jan. 10 meeting of the West Geauga Kiwanis Club, two West Geauga High School students were honored with Student of the Month awards. Three Middle school students were honored with Student of the Month awards. WGHS October - Matt Palmer boasts the Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Award from the American Society for Mechanical Engineers for his National Honor Society science fair project. He is in the West Geauga marching band, symphonic band and robotics club and plays varsity soccer. He is interested in a career in computer science, astrophysics and astronomy. WGHS December - Deanna Swinerton has earned the Girl Scouts Gold Award and membership to the National Honor Society, where she is currently president. She is Key Club vice president and is involved in the school’s newspaper, the Whirlwind. She is an avid figure skater and is interested in graphic design and visual communications.
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WGMS October - Anthony Formicelli plays football, basketball and baseball. After college, he aspires to pursue a career in coaching sports. WGMS November - Esmeralda Lujan enjoys volleyball and basketball and is looking forward to track. She says her mom is her role model and she hopes for a career in sports. WGMS December - Kenneth Kirk participates in cross country and track. He enjoys fishing and listening to Led Zeppelin. Career possibilities include physical therapy and marine biology.
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On Jan. 5, the Chester Township Board of Trustees held the first meeting of the year, which is the organizational meeting. Bud Kinney was elected chairman and Ken Radtke was elected vice chairman. Compensation for the trustees and fiscal officer was also established per the Ohio Revised Code, payment for zoning commission and board of zoning appeals meeting attendance was approved and advance on real estate taxes was requested. Establishing township representation for the Drug Enforcement Representative program, the Geauga Health District Advisor y Council and the Volunteer Firefighters Dependents Fund Board was also completed. Regular business at the start of the year included establishing a regular meeting schedule, which is 7 p.m. every other Thursday beginning on Jan. 5. Spending authorization was set at $1,000 for each trustee, the fiscal officer and each department head. Vacation payout balances were also approved. At the beginning of each year, it is necessary to establish purchase orders and cer tify money in accounts so approved expenses can be legally paid. Monies were established in multiple accounts including general fund, police, fire/EMS and road accounts. Trustee liaisons for each township department, the zoning commission and board of zoning appeals and the Chester Park Board were established. An after the fact motion for the purchase of a front axle at $1,079.47 from Cer ni Motors for Chester Road Department truck no. 4 was approved. The board began a review of the schedule and cost for conducting Senior Cleanup Day and the Chester Clean Up. Costs for labor and equipment tot aled about
$16,000 in 2016. The cost for roll-offs and disposal was approximately $7,500. While this is a valued service for many residents, one concern is that early spring is a prime time for road repair and maintenance after winter. Discussion will continue. Kim Alabasi and Barry Leven of the Chester Recycle Committee presented a draft EPA grant application for an electronics waste bin (e-bin) at the Chester Recycle Park. The cost is approximately $6,000 and would be a 50-50 split between the township and the EPA. Monies from paper collection would be used to offset township cost. The board agreed to get another proposal for management of BWC claims currently managed by CareWorksComp and also approved the fire department’s records retention procedure. Discussion continued regarding the analysis of security cameras, internet speed versus price and the transfer of the phones to the county and the transfer of permitting authority to the Geauga County Engineer for township ditch elimination applications. No decisions were made. Trustees discussed overhanging branches in the road right-of-way on Sherman Road. First Energy will assist the township with the removal because of powerlines intertwined with the branches. The meeting concluded with an executive session discussion regarding employee compensation with no further action taken. As a reminder, if one wishes to be notified of regular meetings, special and emergency meetings, including agendas, please contact town hall at 440-729-7058 or via email to mlflorentine@chestertwp.org. Submitted by Ken Radtke Jr., Trustee
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Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp Scholarship Available SUBMITTED The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is offering scholarship funding for the 2017 Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp, held June 11-16 at FFA Camp Muskingum in Carroll County. Sponsored by the Ohio Forestry Association, the weeklong camp for high school students explores many branches of forest ecology including silviculture, tree identification, wildlife and forestry management and forest products. Campers have the opportunity to learn first-
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hand about Ohio’s forests and natural resources. Applicants must be a current Geauga County resident and enrolled in high school at the time of camp. Students who have completed eighth grade through seniors graduating this year are welcome to apply. Applicants must complete the Geauga SWCD Scholarship application form, including the short essay, and submit documents by 3 p.m. March 31. For more information and the scholarship application, visit geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122.
More than 157 West Geauga High School students were recently honored for academic achievement and outstanding attendance. The presentation of certificates was followed by a breakfast in the high school cafeteria.
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The West Geauga Board of Education honored two of the district’s top scholars at the Jan. 9 board meeting. From left are Jay Bishop, high school principal; students James Pusterhofer and Jorge Mirabelli; and Dr. Richard Markwardt, superintendent of schools.
Students Earn National Recognition SUBMITTED The West Geauga Board of Education honored two of the district’s top scholars at the Jan. 9 board meeting. James Pusterhofer is a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. Jorge Mirabelli
is a National Merit commended scholar and one of 20 Ohio students to be nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Both are also included in the National Hispanic Recognition Program. The West Geauga School District is proud of these young men.
and asked me to come in. I went in and he interviewed me for half an hour. I think it went well. The AD called me back and said, ‘If you’re really serious about the switch, you have the job.’ “ Gerhardt leaves Chagrin Falls with a state record of 521-261-111. He led the Tigers to 11 district titles, 18 Chagrin Valley Conference titles and five regional championship games. The Tigers were state runner up in 2003. He was elected into the Chagrin Falls Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015. Chagrin Falls athletic director Charlie Barch was asked if he saw the moving coming. “I wasn’t expecting it,� Barch said. “I was shocked at first.� However, Barch commented that there are no bad feelings on either side. “He left on good terms,� Barch said. In a prepared statement, Barch said: “We appreciate all the years Mario has given to the Chagrin Falls’ soccer program. During his career, he was the Ohio Coach of the Year three times, Greater Cleveland Coach of the Year six times and Conference coach 10 times. The lessons he taught our studentathletes both on and off the field will always be remembered. We appreciate all the time and hard work he put into creating and growing the program.� Gerhardt only had good things to say about Barch and Chagrin Falls. “He’s been great to me and to soccer,� Gerhardt said. “He tried to talk me out of it. “They always supported me at Chagrin Falls, especially at the beginning when I started it. It was new. No one played soccer.� Leonette said things came together very quickly. “It was perfect timing,� Leonette said. “We had a position open. A lot of great can-
didates applied, but when we got wind Mario might be interested we didn’t waste any time. “We had him in for an interview and he was very humble. When I asked him why he thought he was the best person for the job, I said ‘I don’t want to hear because you have the most wins.’ He responded that he also has the most losses.� This past season, Chagrin Falls went 9-81 and reached a Division II sectional final before losing to fellow CVC rival Orange. West G went 5-9-3. The Wolverines also lost in a Division II sectional final as Lake Catholic eliminated West G. When asked about why the move and why now, Gerhardt simply said: “I want to try something.� He then elaborated on his thought process. “It’s not just West G,� Gerhardt said. “The first place I thought of was Cardinal. I spend a lot of time at the (Geauga County) airport in Middlefield, but they had no opening. I started thinking about West G. It’s close. I’m familiar with West G as we played them in a lot of games. It was a no brainer. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.� Gerhardt was asked how much longer he expects to coach. “Both the principal (Jay Bishop) and the athletic director are very excited,� Gerhardt said. “I’m excited. I’m really looking forward to it. I want to work forever. I don’t want to quit at all. If they keep me until I’m 90, I’ll be very happy to do that.� Gerhardt confirmed he plans on having Murphy help out as an assistant along with keeping long-time coach Brady Dean as an assistant. Dean was Murphy’s assistant this past fall. The hiring also keeps the door open for Murphy to succeed Gerhardt in the future. Leonette said that is a possibility down the road. “One of the things we talked about was keeping Brian as an assistant,� Leonette said. “He wants to coach under Mario. Brian may well be back (as head coach).� Gerhardt said he was happy to work with both Murphy and Dean. “It’s nice to have someone who knows the program,� Gerhardt said. It hasn’t taken long for Gerhardt to jump into things at West G. He easily rattled off the dates of Aug. 18 and Aug. 3 as important days. On Aug. 18 the Wolverines open their season at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin and on Aug. 3 they have their first scrimmage at Lake Catholic. “We’re going to work very hard to be not only a soccer team that wins games, but looks good playing,� Gerhardt said. The school board still needs to approve the hiring in a meeting later this month, but that should only be a formality.
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The McClellan family in Chester Township, pictured shortly after Brian was born in 1986, stands in front of their tapped, 120-year-old maple tree.
Author from page 1 Utah, close to his in-laws, where he writes full time. Brian said he writes because he’s able to make a great living for himself and his family doing something he enjoys. “This new trilogy is placed in the same ‘universe’ as the previous trilogy, but at a slightly different time, on a different continent, with some overlap of characters,” said Rich McClellan, Brian’s father. “This is a page-turner on many levels. I couldn’t put it down either time I read it.” Brian’s mom, Cheryl McClelland, is Chardon Public Library’s genealogist. “Since Richard and I both love to read, research and write about historical and genealogical topics, Brian grew up in the library and visiting historical sites like Gettysburg,” Cheryl said. “As a baby, he played on the floor of the Allyn Room while I helped Teeter Grosvenor with correspondence and research. I read him to sleep every night until he became an avid reader himself.” Kirtland’s Brian Packer, president of the Friends of Kirtland Public Library for more than a decade, became quick friends of the family years ago through his association with the Church of Latter-Day Saints. “We love the McClelland family … wonderful people and very community spirited,” Packer said, who attended Brian’s first book signing a couple years ago at a Barnes and Noble. “It is great to see a local writer and friend become so successful.”
Brian said he has many influences. “Writers like Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson and Joe Abercrombie, to more traditional adventure authors like Alexander Dumax,” he said, adding Dumax’s trilogy is not historical fantasy, but is inspired by the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era. “One teacher in particular who encouraged my creativity was Marlene Napalo, who read some of my earliest attempts at fiction when I was a senior at West G,” Brian said. He dedicated his second trilogy to his former Latin teacher, Bill Prueter, and Napalo, his former English teacher — both were honored. Now retired, Napalo said she remembered Brian as an exceptional young man. “Brian was most definitely interested in writing,” she said, adding she noticed his talents and dedication early on. “I think the interesting characters and the lively imaginative plots that Brian has constructed guarantee him a well-deserved following,” Napolo said. “He has been extensively praised by discerning critics of the fantasy genre for this originality and inventiveness.” Cheryl added her son’s all-time favorite books are “Les Miserables” and “Count of Monte Cristo.” “I felt he had the talent and drive to become a successful novelist, and I’m delighted that he’s fulfilled that portion of his destiny,” Napalo said. Brian’s books are published in several languages and he is number six on the Goodreads list of “Can’t Wait Sci-Fi/Fiction” books for his upcoming “Sins of Empire.” He will be at the Barnes and Noble in Mentor March 7 for a signing and book launch.
The West Geauga Student Athletes of the Month are seniors Lindsey Stanforth and Kyle Gallagher. Student athletes of the month are sponsored by Hillcrest Insurance. Lindsey is on the girls varsity basketball team. She will be a four-year varsity letter winner for the team. She leads the basketball team in several categories. She is averaging 11 PPG, 4.7 assists and 4.4 steals a game. She was also a member of the girls volleyball team, where she earned three varsity letters. She will also be earning her fourth varsity letter this spring when she plays in her last season for the Lady Wolverines fast pitch team. Outside her athletic accomplishments, she has earned a current GPA of 4.6 and is a member of the National Honors Society. She intends on attending Miami University or Grove City College to continue her basketball career. Coach Rye shared, “She is an amazing young woman of great character and I am proud to be Lindsey’s coach.” Lindsey enjoys spending time with her family, friends and dog. Kyle is a on the boys wrestling team. He will be earning his third varsity letter for the team. He finished in first place at the Cleveland Central Catholic Tournament along with fourth place finishes at
West G Open Enrollment The West Geauga Local Schools is offering open enrollment for the 20172018 school year.
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West Geauga Student Athletes of the Month are Lindsey Stanforth and Kyle Gallagher.
both the Kenston Invitational and Olentangy Liberty Tournament. He recently, took a second place at the Perry PinCity Tournament. He is currently 14-5 and ranked 17th in the state in Division II wrestling. Coach Marino stated, “Kyle has led by example this year, doing the work he needs to do to give him the chance to compete at the state level.” Kyle continues to work both on the wrestling mat and in the classroom. He earned a GPA of 3.5 in the second quarter. He is still undecided as to which school he will continue his academic career, but has an interest in studying business. Kyle enjoys working out and wrestling.
The open enrollment period ends Feb. 3 at 11:59 p.m. and all applications will be submitted online. For more information or to apply, please visit the district website: www.westg.org.
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Cardinal Physical Therapy Celebrates Five Years in Business BY CASSANDRA SHOFAR NEWS@CHESTERLANDNEWS.COM In the past five years, Cardinal Physical Therapy owner Marie Szczyglowksi has watched a dream not only come to fruition, but blossom beyond her expectations. The physical therapy center, at 12656 West Geauga Plaza in Chester Township, officially passed its five-year anniversary Jan. 2 and since its inception, has only become more fun, Szczyglowksi said. “The Chesterland community has welcomed us so openly and we have become part of their family,� she said. “It has been positively overwhelming to feel their support. Our patients are so thankful for the care they receive, they thank us by recommending us to their family and friends.� Szczyglowksi added, “When the clinic opened, we did not know anyone in the area. Five years later, we have an extended family that is absolutely amazing.� The journey to create her own practice began when Szczyglowksi, who grew up in the Youngstown area, was in college and working two jobs to help pay for tuition. “One job was in a physical therapy clinic as a receptionist,� she recalled. “The staff at this office were my inspiration to change my degree to the physical therapy field. They felt that my innate ability to relate to patients was a skill that could not be taught and would be an addition to the therapy field. I graduated in 1999 (in) the first Physical Therapy Assisting class from Kent State University.� In 2005, Szczyglowksi became a full-time working mom. In 2012, when Szczyglowksi’s
oldest son started kindergarten, she knew she had to create a work/life balance. “I had been working in the PT field for almost 14 years,� Szczyglowksi said. “My husband was the Szczyglowksi inspiration who guided me to opening my own practice. He knew how much I loved therapy and he wanted me to be able to continue doing what I loved while still being able to be raise our children.� Since starting Cardinal Physical Therapy, Szczyglowksi now has four employees total. Her lead physical therapist, Mandy Phillips, is also an athletic trainer with a master’s degree in physical therapy. When asked what, in her opinion, makes Cardinal Physical Therapy stand out from ot her similar est ablishments, Szczyglowksi said her staff always prides themselves on being able to offer any new patient an initial appointment within 24 hours. “We treat our patients as an individual verses a number,� she added. “When calling our office, you speak directly to our staff not an automated system (and) we accept all major insurance plans, including BWC.� She emphasized that at Cardinal, every patient in treated like family. “Our staff has over 40 years of combined clinical experience,� Szczyglowksi said. “Cardinal is your partner in physical therapy care.�
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On a personal level, owning her own private practice has been an “incredible� experience, Szczyglowksi said. “To be able to say I am a female entrepreneur in the medical field while still being a wife and mother is one of my biggest accomplishments,� she added. “Celebrating
five years makes the accomplishment an even greater success.� Cardinal Physical Therapy will hold a five-year anniversary celebration Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Please join us for cake and help us celebrate,� Szczyglowksi added.
Maggie Canitia Earns All-American Honors SUBMITTED Chester Township resident Maggie Canitia attended The National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-America luncheon on Jan. 14 in Los Angeles to receive her All-America certificate. Canitia met and received the award from former USA soccer star and current FOX analyst Alexi Lalas. USA men’s team goalkeeper Tim Howard gave the opening speech. Canitia played soccer at Hawken School, where she was a four-year starter. She capped her outstanding career with the All-America award and also earned Chagrin Valley Conference Co-MVP and First Team All-Ohio status in 2016. A midfielder, Canitia scored 44 goals and had 42 assists during her career at Hawken. In her four years, the team made two district finals, one regional appearance and one trip to the state finals. Canitia will continue to play soccer at Canisius College, a Division 1 school in Buffalo, N.Y.
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SENIOR NEWS & EVENTS Exercise Classes The West Geauga Senior Center has numerous activities for seniors 60 and over, including classes that may help seniors keep those 2017 exercise resolutions. Held Monday through Friday for just about every fitness level imaginable, they include aerobic classes, boxing, chair exercise, chair volleyball and more. New this February is a strength-building class held Fridays at 11 a.m. and taught by a certified personal trainer. Although geared for seniors who are more fit, even those who need a chair may participate. Please bring a mat. Call Mary Kay at 440-533-5287 for information.
Music Enrichment Feb. 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Embrace the joy of music and explore the brain health benefits during this hour class. Join in fun and interactive music experiences while singing along to familiar tunes and strengthening memory, coordination and stamina. Playing the provided rhythm instruments for keeping the beat is optional. The group is for fun, not critique, and no prior music experience is required. Instructor Lucy leads the way, using music the participants use. Classes will be held monthly at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. For more information, call Christine at 440-279-2131.
Tax Assistance Offered Tax assistance will be available to seniors 60 years of age and older at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive. The Geauga County Department on Aging will offer this service by appointment almost every weekday from Feb. 1 through April 7. Tax assistance will be completed by a
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) trained and certified person. Tax preparers will be using the electronic E-filing method. Volunteers who will help prepare taxes will need two forms of identification from each taxpayer who is receiving tax assistance: one of the forms of identification must be a photo identification (passport, U.S. driver’s license, state identification card, military identification card, etc.). The second identification form can be an original or a copy of one’s social security card, ITIN card or letter, if applicable. Do not discard the end of year social security statement. It indicates the benefits one has received. Seniors will have the option to have their refunds deposited directly into the bank account of their choice. Start gathering tax information (tax forms, bank statements, receipts, W2s, etc.) for the upcoming tax season. Please also bring ones 2015 tax return for comparison. Tax appointments are scheduled firstcome, first-serve basis. To schedule an appointment for tax assistance, call 440-2792130, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Matter of Balance Class University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, Holly Hill, Hospice of the Western Reserve and Geauga Department on Aging are offering Matter of Balance classes to Geauga seniors interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength and in preventing falls. Classes will be held each Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 3 to Jan. 26, from 1-3 p.m. at the Holly Hill Health Care Residence, 10190 Fairmount Road in Newbury. Seniors will learn to manage concerns about falls as well as set realistic goals for staying active, learn how to stay safe at home, complete exercises to increase strength and balance and learn how to iden-
tify and control the fear of falling. This class is free for seniors who are registered with the Geauga County Department on Aging. Space is limited. To register with the department on aging, call 440-279-2130. To register for the class, call 440-214-3180.
A fee of $12 covers the cost of all four classes. Deadline to register is Jan. 23. For more information and registration forms contact Melissa at the Chardon Senior Center at 440-279-2126.
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Geauga Park District is offering free snowshoeing in the parks for Geauga seniors this winter. Participants will be provided with snowshoes and poles, along with an experienced guide. No prior experience needed. Dress in layers and wear outdoor boots. Hikes are scheduled for: Feb. 7, Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville; and Feb. 23, The Rookery, 10110 Cedar Road, Chester Township. A bus will be provided to those seniors who would like transportation from the Chardon Senior Center to the park for a $4 fee. The bus will leave the Chardon Senior Center at 10 a.m. and return by 1 p.m. Seniors who drive themselves to the assigned park site should arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. Contact Melissa at 440-279-2126 with any questions.
Chardon Senior Center is offering a free course to help Geauga County seniors, 60 or older, with a chronic disease or long lasting health condition take charge of their health. Seniors will get the support they need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices and learn better ways to talk with doctors and family about one’s health. Learn how to live a healthier life and maybe even reduce cost to the health care system, through the Six Weeks to Better Choices workshop series. Classes are geared to individual participants’ needs. Sessions will meet for six consecutive Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. For more information, call Christine Bacon at 440-279-2131.
February Fitness Series
West Geauga Senior Center
Fridays, 12:30-2 p.m. Join at the Chardon Senior Center for a series on fitness related topics during the month of February. Seniors will participate in different exercise classes, learn the benefits that exercise has on the body and take a trip to the YMCA to learn about the different programs it offers to seniors. Wear appropriate clothes and footwear for exercise. Topics covered include: Massage Therapy, Feb. 3; Non-Contact Boxing, Feb. 10; Chair Yoga, Feb. 17; and YMCA Trip, Feb. 24.
12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit #4, Chester, 440-721-1416. • Geauga Parks: Feb. 1, 11 a.m. Geauga Park District presents “Coyotes: Our Town & Country Canines.â€? • Chair Exercises: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call the center for information. • Non Contact Boxing Class: Tuesdays, 8:30-10 a.m. • Pickleball: Mondays, 12:30-2:30 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Held off site. Call the center for information.
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Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m. The Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation will hold a free informational session in the LEAF Resource Center located at 8221 Auburn Road in Concord. “Conducting a Campus Visit� is designed for high school juniors and their parents and will address what questions they should ask, and who they should talk to when visiting a college campus. Register online at www.leaf-ohio.org or call LEAF at 440-358-8045 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required; capacity is limited.
Feb. 4, 8 a.m. Lakeland Community College will host a Free College Day at its off-site facility located at 201 Water Tower Drive in Madison. Free College Day is set up in three sessions beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting 45 minutes each. In addition, the event offers an information session for Lakeland’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program. Participants will receive drawstring backpacks, while supplies last. There will be door prizes, a resource room and a free lunch served at noon. Visit lakelandcc.edu/east to see the list of classes, times, activities and how to register. Seating is limited and classes are subject to change.
Services for Daniel Clark Stevenson, 69, of Chester Township, were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. The Rev. Donald R. Perks of Willoughby United Methodist Church officiated at the service. The family received friends from 9-11 a.m. Jan. 7 at the funeral home. Mr. Stevenson passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Holly Hill Nursing Home in Newbury Township. Born Oct. 17, 1947, in Cleveland, he was raised in Willoughby Hills and has lived in Chesterland for the past 41 years, in the home he built in 1975. He was a graduate of Willoughby South High School, class of 1966, and attended Cleveland State University and Lakeland Community College. He was actively involved with his children in scouting, baseball, soccer and worked with the West Geauga Marching Band for 11 years. He enjoyed traveling and camping with his family. Mr. Stevenson was employed by the United States Postal Service for 35 years, as a carrier, clerk, supervisor and a postal secur ity and facilities engineer in Cleveland. Sur vivors are his wife of 46 years, Sandra (nee Nord) Stevenson; children, Jennifer, Brian (Deanna) and Robert (Katalin); granddaughters, Emily and Zyla; brother, Gary (Pamela); and sister Janis (Fred) Knauf. He was preceded in death by his parents,
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Mary C. Huelsman CHESTER TWP. – Mary C. "Molly" (nee Eykyn) Huelsman, age 71, of Chester Township, passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at home. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Jack Eykyn and Mary B. Eykyn. She is survived by her daughter, Debby (Huelsman) Healey (Chris); three grandsons, Timothy "T.J." Wheelsman, Cody Huelsman and William "Billy" Huelsman; twin brothers, Jack Eykyn (Sally) and Karl Eykyn (Marguerite); and nieces and nephews, Johnny, Wesley, Bobby, Angela and Michelle. Molly was a 1963 graduate of West Geauga High School. She went on to follow her dream of becoming a nurse, which she did for about 50 years. Molly was a caring and loving woman who was quick to smile, and enjoyed making others happy. A memorial service will be held at Word of Grace Church in Chesterland on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. Alzheimer's is a horrible disease. Be patient, loving and kind. Watch for the signs so your loved one doesn't go down that confusing and carry road alone.
January is School Board Recognition Month SUBMITTED January is Ohio School Board Recognition Month. The West Geauga Local School District honored its board of education members: Dan Thoreson, president; Dr. Thomas Phelps, vice president; and members Tom Allen, Ben Kotowski and Kathy Leavenworth with refreshments and certificates of appreciation from the district and from the Ohio School Boards Associa-tion. The event took place at the beginning of the Jan. 9 board meeting immediately following the board’s annual organizational meeting. The West Geauga community appreciates the many hours of energy and effort that the board invests to provide educational
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West Geauga Board of Education members are (l to r) front row: Tom Allen, Kathy Leavenworth; Dan Thoreson, president; and back row: Dr. Thomas Phelps, vice president; and Ben Kotowski.
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RELIGION St. Mark’s Teen Scene Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m. Middle and high school teens are having a great time at St. Mark Lutheran Church in
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The Cafe Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m. Join others from St. Anselm Church at Arabica Coffee House, 12626 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Buy a cup of coffee and a muffin, share your thoughts on the blessings in your life and talk with others from St. Anselm Church. All are welcome.
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GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Scout Days Explore Geauga parks to earn Scouting credits. At The West Woods Nature Center, opportunities on Jan. 28 are Brownie Girl Scouts Hiker Badge and Wolf Cub Scout Paws on the Path; and on Feb. 18 are Boy Scout Bird Study Merit Badge and Senior & Ambassador Girl Scouts Outdoor Art. Then, at Swine Creek Reservation during maple sugaring season, opportunities on March 18 are Cadette Girl Scouts Tree Badge and Bear Cub Scouts Fur, Feathers & Ferns Core Adventure. Registration is required. For completed merit badges, a certified merit badge counselor will be on site to sign off. Call ahead with any questions.
Cross Country Skiing Try cross country skiing for a healthy life activity suitable for any age, pace or fitness level. Full Moon Ski is on Feb. 10 from 6:308:30 p.m. at Headwaters Park. A naturalist will lead this ski along The Maple Highlands
Trail by the light of the full moon, then open the Boathouse so skiers can warm up before heading home. Ski rental will be available in advance from Geiger’s, 440-247-4900, with a special program rental rate of $17 if picked up Friday and returned Monday.
Arts In Nature Each season, the park district celebrates arts in nature with artist-led workshops. Registration is required. • Woven Wire Fairy Basket Workshop Jan. 27, 6-9 p.m. Join artist Joan Rusek to weave a freeform wire hanging basket with dazzling colors, crystals and gemstones. A fee of $36 includes all materials and refreshments. Ages 16 and up. • Nature Drawing for Adult Beginners Feb. 8, 1-3 p.m. Join naturalist Chris Mentrek for an indoor drawing session to practice drawing winter scenes. All materials will be provided. • Wine Bottle Planter Workshop March 24, 6:30-8 p.m. A fee of $36 includes all materials and refreshments.
GEAUGA WEST LIBRARY The Geauga West Library is at 13455 Chillicothe Road. For more information or to register, call 440-729-4250 or visit GeaugaLibrary.net.
Story Times Age-group story times have begun, but there are a few spots open.
Tax Assistance Thursdays, beginning Feb. 9 Volunteers from AARP will help you file your 2016 federal and state taxes. Appointments are required; call Geauga West to schedule. Bring a copy of 2015 tax returns, all 2016 tax statements; proof of identity and social security card.
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CAMPUS CHATTER Natalie M. Poremba, daughter of Mary and Fred Poremba of Chester Township, has been named to the dean’s list at Hamilton College for the 2016 fall semester.
Malik Meziane, of Russell Township, was named to the dean’s list at Youngstown State University for the fall semester. Meziane is majoring in criminal justice.
Allison DeLooze, Alyssa Dipadova and Jessica Fenander, all of Chester Township; and Rachel Meer, of Russell Township, were named to Ohio Wesleyan University’s fall semester dean’s list.
Bryant Andres, Stephen Novak, Jeffrey Campbell, Isabel Pountney and Caitlin Dipadova, all of Chester Township, have been named to the dean’s list at Bowling Green State University for the fall semester.
Mary Katherine Murphy, of Russell Township, was recently named to the dean’s list at the College of William & Mary for the fall semester.
Gabrielle Knauer, of Russell Township, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Baldwin Wallace University. A graduate of Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, Knauer is majoring in early childhood education.
Gavin Shaner, of Russell Township, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Nazareth College. A junior, Shaner is studying nursing.
Rachel Cannata and Mary Drockton, both of Chester Township, were named to the president’s list at University of Akron.
Hailee Brown, Stephanie Slifka and Lillian Williams, all of Chester Township, have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Mount Union.
Nicholas Heim, Kyle Watts and Austin Wright, all of Chester Township; and Pamela Cicigoi, of Russell Township, have been named to the dean’s list at University of Akron for the fall semester.
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Feb. 3, 7 p.m. Adults 21 and older may create a painting while enjoying wine. Materials provided.
Romantic Comedy Matinee Super Sunday Sock Hop Jan. 29, 2 p.m. Families may join to rock around the clock and jitterbug away the winter chill. Bring a new pair of cozy socks for any age to donate to WomenSafe.
Stor-Y-oga Feb. 9, 7 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing hour of yoga and stories with Barbara Paulett-Long, occupational therapist and certified kids’ yoga teacher. The story and craft will focus on love for Valentine’s Day. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
Feb. 8, 2 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with a classic romantic comedy, complete with light refreshments.
Scrapbook Crop Feb. 10, 6 p.m. Bring projects to work on after hours and away from distractions of home.
All Occasion Card Class Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A second class has been opened for beginners and experienced crafters. Make cards for birthday, anniversary and sympathy. Fee is $10.
Legends of the Sun Jan. 29, 2 p.m. After a long dark winter, ancient people awaited the sun’s warmth. Teens will make a sun catcher to grab a piece of the winter sun and enjoy some snacks.
U.F.O (unfinished object) Night Jan. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Adults may bring unfinished knitting, painting, sketching and quilting projects to finish in good company. Snacks provided.
GCPL Joins Clevnet Feb. 6 Geauga County Public Library catalog is migrating to Clevnet, a northeast Ohio library consortium with considerable buying power, on Feb. 6. Current PIN will not migrate into the new environment. Starting Feb. 6, to access digital materials, patrons will need both their library barcode number as well as their new PIN, which will be the last four digits of the phone number in their library record. Call or visit a library branch for more information.
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